Purge, Purge, Purge!

I added a few more listings to eBay today.  Check them out... and be sure to let me know if you bid!

It's eBay Time!

It's that time again... I'm starting a listing spree on eBay.  I just relisted a couple pairs of boots and drastically lowered the price... practically brand new!! Check them out. 

More to be listed this weekend... West Elm pillows, Garnet Hill queen duvet, purses, more shoes.  I'm feeling the urge to purge. 

It Is What It Is

It is what it is.  This sentence is on repeat with me lately.  When I start to worry about something that I have no control over or about something that is in the past, I remind myself that "it is what it is".  (What's done is done is another phrase I've latched onto.) So, I haven't posted in almost two months even though I said I'd be back soon... it is what it is.  See how that works? I've been debating and debating what to write about and then finally decided that just writing something was a good first step.

When I left you, I was in the throws of family visits.  May was a good month.  June was not.  Spending time with our extended family is awesome.  It's the time afterward that is so hard.  Honestly, I've been in a funk ever since Dad left.  I want more family time!  Thankfully, Fin and I will get a little dose of family time again in September.  My little brother graduated from college back in May and has landed himself a sweet job in Houston.  He makes the move from AR to TX in just under a month and plans to leave his college, ahem, furniture behind.  When he asked me to come for a shopping visit, I couldn't say no.  Spend someone else's money?  I'm in!  I've already been scouting out some items... no doubt driving him crazy with my emails chock full of links.

This week, I'm consumed with yard sale madness.  My friend and I are doing a joint yard sale on Saturday, and I just want to purge, purge, purge.  I've already begun taking over her garage.  During my scouting adventures through my house, I started compiling a list of things I plan to list on eBay.  I'll be sure to clue you all in as soon as I start listing.  Here's a quick list of what I have so far: new/in the package crib bedding, two new/in the package Serena & Lily baby slings, worn once Lucchese boots, worn twice Frye boots, vintage green cowboy boots (seriously fun), new/in the package stamp sets, Michael Kors clogs, Chacos, Pottery Barn birch bark vase sleeves (still in the box!), Polaroid cameras and more.  I desperately need to clean my office, so who knows what else I may find to list.  I also plan to consign our huge sleeper chair from Room and Board (that has been in my office, thus used only a handful of times).  As much as I love it, we just don't have the space for it anymore, so it's time to let go... of it and the fact that I spent a crazy amount for it considering how much it was actually used.  Wah, wah.  It is what it is. Hallelujah for consignment.

It's way past my bedtime, and I don't want to bore you to tears, so I'll sign off for now.  I'll leave you with a couple of my favorite pics from our family session back in May.  Until next time...

My love bug

My awesome spaz-tastic family sans J and my sister

Vendor Spotlight: Stella & Dot

I know I've mentioned Stella & Dot many times on the blog, but I can't help but gush about their new fall line.  I've found myself wearing their jewelry more than any of the others I own.  I think this is my favorite piece from the season.

 
When I was toying with cutting my hair off again, I daydreamed about wearing big, bold jewelry that wouldn't be masked by my masses of hair.  {by the way, I didn't follow-up... no short 'do for me just yet} These definitely caught my eye.



Look at these fun earrings!

Now I'm really wishing I'd gone with that short 'do for the wow factor! 

{For the record: Stella & Dot stylist Annette Warnick is a sponsor of this blog-- the only sponsor.  I choose to only provide positive reviews for product that I can stand behind.  My love of the Stella & Dot brand started with my obsession with this necklace years ago.}

Joss & Main

Have you all joined Joss & Main yet?  They have so many fun home decor products.  I just ordered two new poufs.  I would have ordered the brown one, as well, but it was on hold when I had to hit purchase.  I'm going to move the white pouf out of Fin's room and replace it with the sky blue one below.  Fun!

Check out the sales!

Source: jossandmain.com via Abbie on Pinterest

Source: jossandmain.com via Abbie on Pinterest

How fun is this sofa?

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You Say It's Your Birthday...

Well, in a matter of minutes, it'll be my birthday, too.  No big plans or celebrations this year (or the past few, either).  I'm going to lunch with my two besties, but otherwise, we're keeping it quiet.  As much as I list my wants on the blog, I'm not huge on gifts.  J and I haven't really done much in the way of gifts for years.  Honestly, the money is much better spent when we actually need something.  My girlfriends and I are the same way.  This year, we had a discussion-- no gifts unless you see something that makes you think, "This is so Abbie!  I have to get it for her."  With the limited shopping in Steamboat, that doesn't happen very often!  Wouldn't you rather have a gift because it screams at the giver than get whatever they could come up with because it was your birthday?  I thought so.

So... with that said, here are a few things that just scream ABBIE!

Source: us.asos.com via Abbie on Pinterest

Source: us.asos.com via Abbie on Pinterest

Source: us.asos.com via Abbie on Pinterest

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Source: etsy.com via Abbie on Pinterest

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Source: etsy.com via Abbie on Pinterest

Okay... I'll shoot you straight.  I wouldn't be mad if any of these showed up on my doorstep. (Did I tell you how old I was going to be?  I know I mentioned it at one point, but I'll just keep it to myself for this one day.)

Ikea or Bust!

The past two years, I've made the trek to Salt Lake (about 6 or 7 hours one-way depending on the weather) to visit the wonderful world of Ikea... and friends, too.  I always manage to sneak in a visit with Steph while I'm there.  And, you may remember that I stopped off for a letterpress lesson with Eva and Kirk of Sycamore Street Press on my way last year, as well.

It's with mixed emotions that I tell you that a new Ikea has opened up within 3 hours of me.  I'm ecstatic that it's so close, yet I'm bummed that I won't have an excuse to stop off for a visit with my Utah friends.  I guess I'll have to come up with another reason to head that way!  (AltSummit anyone?)

I made sure to give the Ikea madness a couple of weeks to die down before planning a trip, but I just can't wait any longer.  I am headed there this weekend.  I have a few things on my list, but I'll wait to share most of them until I get back.  One thing I hope to pick up-- the rocking moose for Fin. 




Honestly, how cute is he? Here's my question for you all... would it be just awful if I painted him a funky green or turquoise? His red body is fun, but I'm thinking chartreuse might be cool, too. What do you think?